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Bolivia, Plurinational State of Youth Unemployment

Youth unemployment (ages 15-24)  SL.UEM.1524.ZS

5.01% −0.16pp (-3.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #26 Global Peak 15.24% (2020) Source World Bank

Bolivia, Plurinational State of Youth Unemployment (1991–2025)

Overview

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's youth unemployment stood at 5.01% in 2025, a decline of +0.16pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.71% by 2026. Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranked 26th globally.

Data & projection

Year Youth Unemployment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 2.26% - -
2027* trend 2.98% - -
2026* trend 3.71% - -
2025 5.01% −0.16pp #26
2024 5.17% +0.20pp #27
2023 4.97% −1.08pp #27
2022 6.04% −2.16pp #29
2021 8.20% −7.04pp #42
2020 15.24% +8.31pp #92
2019 6.93% +0.15pp #39
2018 6.78% +0.13pp #39
2017 6.65% −0.12pp #34
2016 6.77% −0.08pp #35
2015 6.85% +2.08pp #35
2014 4.77% −0.62pp #25
2013 5.39% +2.03pp #24
2012 3.36% −1.97pp #12
2011 5.33% +0.04pp #25
Show all years (1991-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +16.1% GDP growth 5.1% C/A balance 7.3%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bolivia, Plurinational State of matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2012. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw youth unemployment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bolivia, Plurinational State of's youth unemployment?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's youth unemployment was 5.01% in 2025. Ranked 26th globally. This represents a 3.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest youth unemployment in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's youth unemployment peaked at 15.24% in 2020.

What was the lowest youth unemployment in Bolivia, Plurinational State of?

The lowest youth unemployment in Bolivia, Plurinational State of was 3.36% in 2012.

How does Bolivia, Plurinational State of rank in youth unemployment?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 26th globally in youth unemployment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for youth unemployment?

The World Bank indicator code is SL.UEM.1524.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected youth unemployment of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2026?

Bolivia, Plurinational State of's youth unemployment is projected to reach 3.71% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the youth unemployment of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025?

The youth unemployment of Bolivia, Plurinational State of in 2025 was 5.01%. This ranks 26th in the world.

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